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D157 BFP

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,013 mi
Last recorded152,013 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD157 BFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 152,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 151,202 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 150,841 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 150,833 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

O/S AND N/S FRONT OUTRIGGERS CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 24 Apr 2006 150,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres uneven wear

some corrosion to front shock turrets

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D157 BFP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D157 BFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D157 BFP registered?

D157 BFP is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D157 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D157 BFP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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